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What do reviewers say about the Canon 135mm f2.0?
As of October 2026, among the 17 reviews we compiled, optical performance drew the most discussion: 35 claims from 10 of them, which we read as 72% positive, 14% neutral, 14% negative.
Synthesized from 17 reviewer sources for Canon 135mm f2.0. Optical performance draws the most discussion: 25 positive, 5 neutral, and 5 negative across 35 sentiment markers. The most criticism lands on AF for stills: 27% positive, 37% neutral, 36% negative across 22 claims. Opinion is split on handling (12 positive, 1 neutral, 7 negative claims).
What are the Canon 135mm f2.0 specifications?
Focal Length Mm135 mm
Max Aperturef/2.0
specs: designation
What do reviewers praise and criticize?
Optical Performance
25 pos · 5 neu · 5 neg
“Grim but that doesn't detract from the simple fact that on an apsc camera this is a very sharp lens indeed straight from F2 all the way down to f11 considering that this is lens from the film era it's fantastic resolution on such a challenging camera sensor is very impressive okay let's look at…” — Christopher Frost
Build Quality
4 pos · 1 neu · 4 neg
“anyway let's talk about the build quality and optics on this build quality it is a full metal lens beautifully made it is a heavy lens at 660 grams you have six elements five groups eight aperture blades inside of this close focusing is 1.3 meters so it's not the most you know you can't really get…” — Bobby Tonelli
Mount Compatibility
11 pos · 15 neu · 1 neg
“I looked at um people who have used the 135 F2L Canon lens with like the Sigma EF to Lmount adapter, which is not cheap.” — Todd Bannor
Price & Value
6 pos · 3 neu · 3 neg
“now lastly but most importantly is price now because you can buy this lens brand new i'm going to be carrying its brand new price versus other lenses but do bear in mind because of the age of this lens you can probably get it for around 500 pounds second hand so if you're looking at this lens you…” — Photo Feaver
Weight & Portability
8 pos · 2 neu · 1 neg
More detail — 9 additional axes
Distortion
0 pos · 0 neu · 1 neg
Vignetting
1 pos · 0 neu · 0 neg
Chromatic Aberration
1 pos · 0 neu · 4 neg
“When shooting this lens wide open at its most desirable aperture of F2, the chromatic aberration and fringing can be quite extreme, especially when shooting against all white backgrounds.” — Rain Saulnier
Coma
2 pos · 0 neu · 0 neg
Bokeh
20 pos · 0 neu · 1 neg
“And the creamy bokeh just pulls your eye straight to your subject.” — James Reader
Color Rendition
4 pos · 0 neu · 1 neg
Dimensions
7 pos · 7 neu · 0 neg
Handling
12 pos · 1 neu · 7 neg
AF Noise
0 pos · 0 neu · 1 neg
Which reviews is this based on? (17)
Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.
📹 Pro Reviews (17)
- Canon New FD 135mm f2 Review: Vintage Canon At It's Best! Bobby Tonelli
- The Most Versatile Lens Ever Made (Portraits, Wildlife and More) Legendary Canon EF 135mm f2 Review Camera Conspiracies
- Canon 135mm f/2 USM 'L' lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)) Christopher Frost
- Sharp enough for 45mp? Canon EF 135mm f/2 'L' USM Christopher Frost
- Review of the Canon 135mm 2 0 VIDEO Cozy Clicks & The Stay Focused Podcast
- Why I love the 135mm f2 from Canon - Lens Review - D Phillips Studios
- Canon EF 135mm L f2.0 long term REVIEW for 2019 - the best portrait lens ever? Dirksón! Photography
- The BEST Bargain EF Portrait Lens You’ve Never Tried James Reader
- Canon 135mm f2 Review for Event Photography and Portraits Mik Milman
- Canon RF 135mm F2 L USM Prime Lens Ordinary Filmmaker
- The Canon 135mm F/2.0L USM Lens In-Depth Review Photo Feaver
- 135mm f2 | Real-World Review for Wildlife Photography Rain Saulnier
- 🥰 FULL REVIEW: CANON 135mm f2 EF LENS 🥰 EPIC GLASS! Theoria Apophasis
- A Look at the Original 135mm f2 L Lens Todd Bannor
- Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM - A prime lens for beautiful portraits Touch Technology Review
- Canon 135mm f/2 Review Vincent Martinez Photography
- CANON RF 135 f/1.8 L vs EF 135 f/2 L – Which 135mm is Best? Zach Mendez